GOLDEN HANDS AWARD 2026: does this award count for the talent visa?

From the organisation's official site

What the organisation itself states on its site goldenhands-award.com. Paraphrased, checked Oct 2, 2026.

Founded

The site gives 2025 as the year the award was established.

Frequency

Per the charter, the competition is held annually in an online format.

Who can enter

Any beauty-industry professional from any country aged 18+ may take part; individuals, studios, academies and teams may apply.

Entry fee

Per the rules, participation may be paid or free depending on the season's terms; the charter lists participant fees as a funding source. No amount is stated.

How winners are chosen

Entries are scored on a 100-point scale and need at least 70 points for an award. The process page says the highest-scoring entry in each category is selected as the winner.

Jury

The jury is formed from industry experts; per the FAQ, judges are selected on professional expertise and reputation. The privacy policy mentions applications from jury candidates.

Categories

The 2027 cycle covers 11 professional sections: hair, nails, skin, makeup, PMU/brows, massage and body, wellness, education, technology, business, leadership and dance.

What the winner receives

Per the charter, winners receive diplomas and certificates, statuettes and prizes from partners.

• Official applications for the 2027 cycle open on 1 October 2026.

Source: the organisation's site goldenhands-award.com, checked Oct 2, 2026; the version on the site applies.